MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #3534
1769 NW ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 678-521-1176
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White meat Chicken 98-105F hot holding, adobe chicken 111F hot holding. Manager placed on stove to reheat. Rechecked white chicken found at 136F. Adobe still repeating for hot holding.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018035950 | May 14, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2016055618 | Sep 19, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of whole kernel corn. Manager removed from shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Meal kit boxes. Manager placed on pans.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White meat Chicken 98-105F hot holding, adobe chicken 111F hot holding. Manager placed on stove to reheat. Rechecked white chicken found at 136F. Adobe still repeating for hot holding.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. B.H and D.S.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cooks line and walk in cooler area.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold make cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3C and sanitizer bucket uses sink and service, found at 0. Manager fixed stretch to read 200.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 47f cold holding, shredded cheese 51f cold holding, tofu 50f cold holding. Manager stated door was open for delivery. Ambient thermometer reading 42-25f. Recommend to rapid chill. Manager made ice bags and placed some items in ice bath. Rechecked tofu 42f cold holding, shredded cheese 42f cold holding, pico 40f cold holding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Flooring missing on cook's line, throughout kitchen and back room areas.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to Manager and Manager printed one out on site.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee left front line, went to back, came back, donned gloves, pulled food off grill. No Handwash. Educated employee.
Food stored on floor. Soda bib stored on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels on clean dishes.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.